MollyStuff in Etsy's Geek Gift Guide

I found this out a while ago but now I'm officially blogging about it! Haha. My Windsor Tie Pendant is on the second page of the Geek Chic Gift Guide over on Etsy! I waited too long to post it so it's on the second page (the items in gifts guides start on the first page and slowly make their way down as more things get added every day) and I can't make an Etsy Mini that includes my pendant. Boo! Oh well. Check out the gift guide and all of the other items in it!

Logo: in Action

MollyStuff was on display/for sale at Craftin' Outlaws last Saturday, and the new logo was in full force! First of all, I had a new sign:


MollyStuff also had new earring/jewelry cards:


Check out more photos from the show over at MollyStuff's Facebook fan page!

New "Branding" and Logo!

(click image to read my design notes)

Target Market?

I got an Etsy conversation from someone who featured an initial pendant on her blog. As always, I was excited and checked it out! I LOVE the site! Plaid + Hound is a bloglooks for new products and designers that have preppy, modern style! I think that this blog has products that my target market looks for! Here's their description of themselves:

"Plaid + Hound is a web magazine for the prepster moderne. We find modern day things with a preppy twist, keeping it deliciously stuffy."

I've been looking for my target market lately, and yep, they've got it. You see, I'm not sure if the stereotypical Etsy shopper/craft show shopper is my target market. Nothing against them, but they may be more hipster than I'm really going for. I love the hipster look but my look is definately more preppy/modern. Just read my mission statement:

"MollyStuff Design's mission is to create affordable fine jewelry and fine art that can be appreciated for it's everyday simplicity and long-lasting beauty."

Okay, I'm rambling but I'm sort of typing and thinking at the same time. That's what blogs are for, right?

Stamped Collection

Here's a link to my new Stamped Collection. It's all really simple stuff- great to buy as presents with a little personal touch. :)

These are a great alternative to my Initials Pendants. Especially for when you need to buy multiples on a limited budget!

MollyStuff Mission

MollyStuff Design's mission is to create affordable fine jewelry and fine art that can be appreciated for it's everyday simplicity and long-lasting beauty.

I think that I came to this mission statement from my love for things that last. When I decided that I wanted to make jewelry after five years of industrial design schooling and work (wow! what a big decision! when I tell people, they look at me like I've grown three heads... or lost a brain!), I knew I wanted to make things that would be valuable after the trends fade away. Sterling silver will always be valuable, and hopefully my designs will be just as valuable for that long. In designing, I try to keep up with some of the fun trends of the day but I also want to keep it simple. I hope that the jewelry designs will be worn every day, become a part of the wearer.

As I have changed in the past, I will change in the future and my mission may change. For now, this mission explains what I have been doing in the past year and what I want to continue doing.

Punk Challenge

I created this pendant for the Etsy Team Columbus Punk challenge. It's a new addition to my Geek Collection. Please vote for my rockin' necklace over at the ETC blog when the time comes!
Party on.

Spring Plz Treasury

We're all getting a little antsy about Spring starting, right? Well here's a treasury on Etsy politely asking for Spring to start! Capow included my P Pendant in the treasury, The End of Winter Drags. Plz check it out!

Tie Chic

I've only made one piece for this collection so far because I've been busy doing custom orders! That is definitely a good thing!

This is a sterling silver "tie" that one can wear to dress up any outfit! This piece is not only chic in a geeky way, but also a good way to introduce "menswear" into any outfit.
The tie pendant will be available at MollyStuff in the near future.

Word Art

I made this on Wordle with my blog tags. Check out the site and make your own!

Workin' on My Website

I'm starting my own website so look for the link next week!

Sn*w

It snowed today!


In between some custom pieces and other projects, I've been working on the Sn*w Collection. I better get these posted on Etsy! I just set up a "lightbox" in the basement so I can take pictures inside. It's not set up perfectly yet, and I need a tripod but at least I have some photos of my latest collection to share!

Snow Collection

I am going to have some fun with this collection! I've designed a few necklaces, each is a little different. One has a single flake, one pendant has 3 little charm flakes, and the third has the word "snow" written on it. Each flake in the collection will be different from the other flakes... and they'll have a hand-drawn/artistic quality to them.


One of the hand-drawn flakes. The pendant will be hand-pierced out of sterling silver.Here is the "snow" necklace. It will be hand-pierced out of sterling silver as well!

Show and Tell!

I don't normally blog about random products I find on the internet but I love this. I want it. So there. I found this on Kitchen Critic while researching snowflake designs.

Fred Calf and Half

An “udderly” adorable addition to your breakfast table, the Calf and Half Jug by Fred always gets a second look. The clever glass design looks like a traditional milk jug on the outside, but the interior glass wall is shaped like a cow’s udder. Much better than just pouring from the carton, the Calf and Half has a quirky modern style. The Jug holds 150mL of milk making it perfect for serving with after dinner coffees and is bound to start people talking. Available for pre-order now from Firebox, the Calf and Half Jug should arrive on the 28th of October..

Calf & Half - £14.95

*Snow*

Gonna have to start sketching and designing!


(image from Ken Libbrecht's Field Guide to Snowflake)

It's Close

or

It's a close race between a Japanese-inspired collection and a snowflake collection (according to my little blog poll). Let your voice be heard! Speak out! Don't let the next collection be a disappointment to you, my people! Wait! Am I designing jewelry or running for office? I'm silly.

New Font: Century Gothic

This is slightly old news but in case you haven't noticed...

I have changed my logo and whatnot to a new font! I think it makes my shop/identity look a little less "girlygirlygirl". Not that there's anything wrong with being purely girly but I wanted to convey that my designs are modern/contemporary as well!

Whadya think?

Inspiration Board #1: Initials Collection

I've decided to put together inspiration boards for each collection in my shop. Here is the first one, for my Initials Collection.

Please click on the image for a better/bigger version of the inspiration board!

20% Off Items at MollyStuff!

Heeeeey all of you shoppers out there!

I'm having a sale... through tomorrow!

On this (click on image to see Etsy listing):
...and this:

and many more at MollyStuff!

Featured Etsy Seller: JenSkelley

Here is the second in my series of features on Etsy sellers! Here is my interview with JenSkelley! Please check out her shop!


Your shop:
What is your favorite item?

My Country Bears art print. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12265092


What item in your shop gets the most attention?

The Exotic Bird prints...here is an example.. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13641269

Followed by the magnets.... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13151654


If you had a thousand dollars to spend soley on your shop, what would you do?

I would put it towards buying a letterpress machine. I would love to print wedding invitations as well as letterpressed art.

Design:
What inspires you?

I am always shopping around (in person or online) for new ideas and color combos!

What is your favorite color combo?

Lately I have been really into green color combos. For example this new art print of mine is three shades of green with a little gold... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13489487


What is your favorite lifestyle/design magazine?
Domino magazine (but I enjoy blogs more)

What blogs do you visit regularly?

Design sponge, Print and Pattern, Oh Joy!

Life:

What is your “normal Saturday” like?
A meal out, usually Breakfast, a little work, and relaxing

Where is your favorite vacation spot?

Beach!!!!

What is your favorite food?

Right now....pasta